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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a motivated and skilled Senior Structural Engineer to support the design and construction of infrastructure within the Buildings + Places business line. This opportunity is based out of our Halifax, Nova Scotia office, with opportunities for hybrid work available.

AECOM Buildings + Places Canada (B+P Canada) is a vibrant and growing fully integrated team spanning architecture, all the building’s engineering disciplines, landscape architecture, urban planning, urban design, economics and asset management for design and infrastructure projects.

Major Responsibilities:

• Senior technical resource may serve as technical advisor for team

• Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise.

• Develops study and design procedures to facilitate high quality cost effective work by others.

• Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables.

• Uses expertise in all steps of completing discipline component of contract documents package.

• Performs quality control review of design calculations or drawings.

• Prepares technical specification sections.

• Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements.

• Assists structural engineering team with mentoring junior and intermediate engineering staff.

• Assists team manager with prioritizing workload and projects for CADD and Revit production technicians and technologists.

• Liaises with other discipline leads to meet client performance objectives in an optimized and value added manner.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng.) in good standing (or eligibility to obtain)
• Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience in the structural design of buildings, facilities, and/or infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated experience in structural analysis and design of steel, concrete, and foundation systems
• Proficiency with structural design software (e.g., ETABS, SAP2000, SAFE, or similar) and drafting tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit)
• Working knowledge of applicable Canadian codes and standards (e.g., NBCC, CSA standards)
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Reliability and/or Secret security clearance within a reasonable timeframe

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering with ten (10)+ years of relevant experience
• Proven experience leading structural design on complex or large-scale projects
• Experience in marine and coastal structures (e.g., jetties, wharves, piers)
• Experience with pile foundations, concrete decks, and heavy civil infrastructure
• Experience in saltwater or harsh environmental conditions
• Familiarity with condition assessments, rehabilitation, and retrofit of existing structures
• Experience with construction support services, including site reviews and inspections
• Project management experience (budgeting, scheduling, client coordination)
• Experience working on federal or government projects
• Strong presentation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and reviewing technical deliverables

Additional Information

Mandatory Security Clearance Requirements

Applicants must hold OR be eligible to obtain:

• Reliability Status clearance (minimum)

• Secret clearance (required for most projects)

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must have lived in Canada for the past 5 years (Reliability) or 10 years (Secret)

• Clearances are granted by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)

Other:

• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position

• Company paid relocation is available for this position

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.